What is infant swimming? Infant swimming is a specific, phased early human water health activity that can be performed on the day of birth by specially trained personnel under special infant safety measures, and is divided into two parts: sequential, partial and skillful infant water touch, passive swimming exercises and autonomous swimming. “Infant swimming” is an early health activity for infants based on the latest theories. This activity is suitable for cesarean babies born at full term, normal births (from the day of birth to 12 months after birth), premature babies born at 32-36 weeks of pregnancy, and low birth weight babies. Babies born prematurely or with certain congenital physical defects are generally not suitable for swimming as an activity. Infant swimming is an emerging infant care service, the principle of which is to allow babies to do autonomous movement in amniotic fluid similar to the mother’s body, using the gentle caress of water waves to promote the intellectual development and healthy growth of newborns. The newborn infant period is an important period of brain development and cognitive ability to respond to the outside world, baby swimming this activity can lay a good foundation for the development of the baby’s intelligence and good physical quality. The benefits of infant swimming: Babies are born to be good swimmers, and swim in the “amniotic pool” every day when they are in their mother’s tummy. Many childcare experts suggest that babies can be properly allowed to swim after birth, which is not only good for the baby to adapt to the environment, but also conducive to the healthy growth of the baby. So what are the benefits of baby swimming? 1, after the birth of the baby left the mother, lose the original survival in the amniotic fluid feeling, swimming can help him feel back to the mother’s environment, so as to eliminate “loneliness”, “anxiety”, “fear “and other bad emotions. 2, infants in the growth and development of the “mouth” in addition to the hunger and thirst, there are skin, bones, joints, muscles, emotions and other “hunger and thirst”, must be satisfied, modern “baby swimming” It is to meet these needs of the baby. 3, through the water as the medium of skin contact and each joint a large number of independent activities and passive swimming exercise activities, at the same time can gently and naturally stimulate the baby’s vision, temperature, smell, touch, especially the balance of stimulation and adaptation. 4, baby swimming will be specific parts of the baby skin, limbs, joints, bones for active and passive activities and stimulation, and indirectly promote the internal organs and the nervous system and development. Promote the digestion and absorption of food for newborns, weaken the stress reaction and improve the ability of children to resist diseases. 5, baby swimming can make the infant physical and mental soothing, causing the whole body (neurological, endocrine, digestive and immune systems) a series of benign reactions, so as to promote the physical and mental health education of infants. 6, baby swimming can promote the establishment of normal sleep rhythm of children, reduce the formation of bad sleep habits and reduce crying. In addition, it may be beneficial to the baby’s early intellectual development and the development and improvement of emotional intelligence… Baby swimming preparation: general people to go swimming to prepare beforehand swimsuits, water mirror, towels, bathing supplies and other items, swimming, but also pay attention to their physical state. The baby swimming is not sloppy, parents should help the baby to prepare all the supplies and equipment needed for swimming, but also to prepare people to watch the baby. What are the preparations for baby swimming? 1, first of all, before the baby swimming, parents should observe whether the baby’s state is suitable for swimming. Baby’s preparation to see if the baby is full, usually to do baby swimming should be about half an hour to an hour after eating milk, in addition, also observe whether the baby is happy, whether just woke up, what is uncomfortable, must be in a happy baby mood, baby swimming operation. 2, before the baby swimming to prepare: baby bath towel (to dry, not too big, to wrap the baby’s whole body as suitable); a small square towel, prepare a dry towel spare; umbilical cord did not fall off the baby, but also to prepare for cleaning the belly button 75% alcohol, sterilization swabs and other items; baby shampoo, baby shower gel, baby touch oil, baby powder; baby will replace the clothes, diapers, etc.; water temperature, Diapers, etc.; water thermometer, inflatable 90% of the baby swimming special swimming ring, a floating toy in the water. 3, swimming equipment environment to be prepared. Can choose the bathroom at home, convenient for infant swimming water and drainage; as some parents believe that the air in the bathroom is not good, so you can also choose the living room, balcony as the baby swimming site. However, parents are advised to use the bathroom mainly, one is the pool capacity is larger, the second is the bathroom space is small, it is easier to protect the temperature of the environment to avoid the baby catching a cold, especially in winter. … Baby swimming precautions: infants because there is no self-protection ability, so parents should consider the safety of various things when taking care of their babies. Although baby swimming is a healthy exercise for babies, but in the baby swimming process, if parents are not careful to take care of the baby, it is easy to let the baby drowning or cold resulting in ill health and other conditions. If parents want to let their babies swim, the following matters should be noted. 1, pay attention to the baby’s state is suitable for swimming to the baby swimming time is best to eat milk 1 hour later. Before breastfeeding, the intestines and stomach are empty, physical energy is not enough, baby swimming physical energy consumption is high, easy to cause deficiency, so it is not suitable for swimming; swimming immediately after breastfeeding, will cause the intestines and viscera blood supply is insufficient, is not conducive to food digestion, and even cause gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, so the baby after eating is also not suitable for baby swimming. Babies can not swim during illness, premature babies and too light weight babies are not suitable for early start swimming. 2, pay attention to insulation indoor temperature is best in 25 ° C ~ 28 ° C. Require the water temperature at 37 ° C, if it is a small baby within 3 months, the water temperature control at about 38 ° C is appropriate. Baby swimming whether at home or in the swimming pool, the water temperature should try to maintain a constant temperature. 3, pay attention to the pool safety of useful equipment It is best to use professional swimming equipment, and do not use the bathtub instead. The pool should be cleaned every time and filled with fresh water. Depth to the baby’s feet can not touch the bottom of the pool is appropriate, but should not be too deep. 4, pay attention to the umbilical cord waterproof For the umbilical cord stump has not yet fallen off the newborn, before the baby swim to routinely carry out umbilical cord waterproof treatment. The treatment method can be simple and economic method, that is, the use of ordinary 3L medical adhesive cover umbilical cord stump can be. But in principle, for newborns within 5 days of birth, the umbilical cord should be waterproofed before swimming…. Which babies are not suitable for swimming? Although babies are natural swimmers, not all babies are suitable to exercise through swimming after birth. Some babies can cause physical discomfort after swimming. Therefore, mothers should know whether their babies are suitable for swimming. Which babies are not suitable for swimming? Let’s learn together. 1, the gestational age of less than 32 weeks of premature infants, or birth weight less than 2000g of newborns, in the full term (37-40 weeks, depending on the health and development of the baby) after or weight 5000g swimming more appropriate. 2.Infants with neonatal complications, or those who need special treatment. 3.Newborns with Apgar < 8 points. 4.Infants with broken skin or infections. 5.Infection, cold, fever, diarrhea, foot cramps, abnormal body, immune system problems, respiratory tract infection (infectious). 6.Swimming is not suitable for infants who have been injected with vaccination for less than 24 hours, and bathing or swimming is allowed only after 24 hours. 7.Eczema with local infection or very serious eczema is not suitable for swimming.